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Microsoft makes passkeys default for Entra ID logins
Public Cloud

Microsoft makes passkeys default for Entra ID logins

Users relying on SMS or voice for sign-ins will be nudged to passkeys as Microsoft phases out weaker multifactor methods in Entra ID.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Fortinet launches FortiSOC cloud security platform
Software-as-a-Service

Fortinet launches FortiSOC cloud security platform

The new service aims to help security teams cut alert overload and tool sprawl as firms seek faster response from one cloud platform.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
Hack The Box & Semperis team up on identity training
Privileged Access Management

Hack The Box & Semperis team up on identity training

The alliance aims to help defenders spot and contain identity-based attacks before they disrupt access across hybrid networks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026
ThreatDown launches identity threat detection & response
Software-as-a-Service

ThreatDown launches identity threat detection & response

Stolen credentials and post-login attacks are pushing security teams to seek unified monitoring across endpoints and identities.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026
iProov report warns of soaring iOS injection attacks
Unified Communications

iProov report warns of soaring iOS injection attacks

A 1,151% jump in iOS injection attacks in late 2025 has put mobile identity checks under fresh pressure, iProov says.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
Rubrik deepens identity security & AI governance push
Data Protection

Rubrik deepens identity security & AI governance push

Rubrik links Microsoft Defender with new AI governance engine SAGE to speed identity attack recovery and tighten control of autonomous agents.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
SentinelOne unveils identity tools for human & AI use
Data Protection

SentinelOne unveils identity tools for human & AI use

SentinelOne launches identity tools to monitor and revoke access for human users and fast-moving AI agents beyond initial authentication.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
SpecterOps unveils BloodHound Scentry identity risk service
DevOps

SpecterOps unveils BloodHound Scentry identity risk service

SpecterOps has launched BloodHound Scentry, a managed identity risk service to find and remediate attack paths across complex environments.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
CrowdStrike study touts 273% ROI on modern endpoint security
Endpoint Protection

CrowdStrike study touts 273% ROI on modern endpoint security

CrowdStrike cites a Forrester study claiming 273% ROI and USD $5m in three-year benefits from consolidating legacy endpoint security.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Identity compromise drives cyber risk as AI agents surge
Software-as-a-Service

Identity compromise drives cyber risk as AI agents surge

Identity compromise now drives most cyber incidents as AI agents surge, with confidence in visibility of digital identities collapsing.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Cayosoft launches Guardian SaaS to secure hybrid Microsoft IDs
Unified Communications

Cayosoft launches Guardian SaaS to secure hybrid Microsoft IDs

Cayosoft launches Guardian SaaS, a cloud service for hybrid Microsoft Active Directory and Entra ID protection, offering real-time monitoring and automated recovery.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Quest Software launches unified AI-ready data management platform
Ransomware

Quest Software launches unified AI-ready data management platform

Quest Software unveils the erwin Data Management Platform, a unified AI-ready solution to improve data trust and accelerate AI project delivery by up to 54%.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
BeyondTrust named Leader in Forrester Wave privileged identity report
Privileged Access Management

BeyondTrust named Leader in Forrester Wave privileged identity report

BeyondTrust is named a Leader in Forrester's Privileged Identity Management report, earning top scores in 13 criteria for its identity-first security strategy.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025

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Singapore warnings on identity gaps after breaches
Data Protection

Singapore warnings on identity gaps after breaches

Breaches in Singapore and Japan are sharpening scrutiny of identity controls, as regulators eye tougher rules for data centres and cloud firms.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Last month
ThreatDown launches identity threat detection service
Multi-factor authentication

ThreatDown launches identity threat detection service

Identity breaches now take months to spot, prompting ThreatDown to add post-authentication monitoring for smaller IT teams and MSPs.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 13th May 2026
Semperis expands Purple Knight for government clouds
Disaster Recovery

Semperis expands Purple Knight for government clouds

Agencies using Microsoft Government Community Cloud High can now scan cloud identities for weaknesses, closing a gap in hybrid security oversight.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
Identity security emerges as top ROI driver as AI boosts maturity
Data governance

Identity security emerges as top ROI driver as AI boosts maturity

Identity security now yields the highest ROI in cybersecurity, with AI-driven automation boosting maturity and performance in leading firms, says SailPoint report.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025